Ice Chips
Published on January 21, 2012 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) News Release
LATE GOAL SENDS OUTLAWS PAST WHALERS 3-2
WAYNE, NJ - Anthony Battaglia's second goal of the night with 49 seconds to go gave New Jersey a 3-2 win over the Danbury Whalers at the Capitol One Ice Vault tonight. The goal came on a controversial sequence in the Whalers zone and capped a physical but mostly clean contest between two fierce rivals.
The Whalers opened scoring early in the first period as Kelly Miller toe-dragged through the crease before sliding it into the open near side. His 17th of the season, 14th as a Whaler, came from James Kirkwood and Peter Vetri at 4:14. New Jersey answered with two in the second period, as Jason Reese and Anthony Battaglia scored goals 56 seconds apart to give New Jersey a 2-1 lead. There was a brief scrum following a play in the New Jersey crease, resulting in Corey Fulton handling Matt Miller after the play. With time winding down in the second, James Kirkwood floated a pass to Martin Moucha down the far side. Moucha swung one at a sharp angle towards the net and poked the rebound past Dan McWhinney to tie the game as the second period expired. The third period was an intense battle of wits, swinging back and forth. Peter Vetri for the Whalers matched McWhinney with deft saves. As the clock ticked below one minute in regulation, Outlaws defenseman Craig Cole challenged Whalers defenseman James Sanford on the near side. Cole dislodged Sanford's stick with a hook but the refs let play continue. The puck was tipped the puck to Kevin Cooper, who found Battaglia in front to give New Jersey the game winning goal. The Whalers argued the missed call to no avail. The loss snapped the Whalers season-high five game winning streak. Danbury returns to action Saturday the 28th as they host Brooklyn at the Ice Arena. Tickets are available for this week and all upcoming Whalers games. Get your tickets by visiting thedanburywhalers.com or by calling 973-713-7547.
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Outlaws Win a Close One 3-2 Over Danbury
Wayne,NJ- The Outlaws defeat the Danbury Whalers by the score of 3-2. The Outlaws scored the game winning goal with 49 seconds left. The Whalers scored first in the game and had a 1-0 lead after one period. The Outlaws scored two quick goals in the second period and had a 2-1 lead after two periods. The game was tied at two in the third period and stayed that way for a while. The Outlaws then won the game with 49 seconds left.
The goal in the first period was scored by Moffat #44. The Outlaws goals were scored at the 18 second mark of the second by Reese. Anthony Battaglia scored the second goal 1:22 seconds into the second period. There were a couple of minor fights, more pushing and shoving but nothing major. The goals in the third were scored by #9 Moucha of Danbury and then the game winning goal at 49 seconds by #11 Kevin Cooper.
The Outlaws finished off the season series against Danbury with a win. They finish the season 8-3 against Danbury. This was a quick game as there weren't many penalties or stoppages in play. The Outlaws will play Wednesday night in Akwesasne against the Warriors.
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St. Pierre Stops 29 in Victory Over Bluefins
HYANNIAS, Mass. - The Brooklyn Aviators defeated the Cape Cod Bluefins 3-1 on Saturday night at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Federal Hockey League action. Aviators' netminder Jo St. Pierre picked up his second win, in as many nights, after stopping 29 of 30 Cape Cod shots.
Jesse Felten put the Aviators on the board, 1-0, 4:24 into the first period on a beautiful play in front started by Lucas Schott and Chase Watson, who each picked up their fifth point in two games with the assists. Andrew Hutton quickly found the equalizer for the Bluefins 1:03 later after putting home a rebound past St. Pierre. Matt Atsoff would then give Brooklyn a 2-1 edge on is 11th marker of the year with 3:10 left to go in the opening frame.
The red light did not go on in the second period, as both clubs were unable to produce any scoring. Both goalies were helped by the goal posts, but it was Brooklyn skating into the second intermission with the 2-1 lead.
Brooklyn doubled their edge late in the third period on KC Timmons' power play marker at the 17:23 mark. Timmons let a blast go from the center point that got past Bluefins goalie Wes Vesprini putting the A's up 3-1.
Vesprini is charged with the loss despite making 28 saves.
The Aviators return to action on Thursday night when they take on the 1000 Islands Privateers in the MAINE Event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, ME. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 PM, and can be viewed live via the Aviators broadcast network, powered by LiveSportsVideo.com, as A's broadcaster Carmine Vetrano brings you all the action.
Great tickets are still on sale, and can be purchased by calling 718-758-7580 or logging onto www.BrooklynAviators.com, TODAY!
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1000 Islands Shines at Home
For the second game this week the Privateers were victorious against a traveling Danville Dasher squad. On Thursday 1000 Islands recorded an overtime win, and tonight at home the again came out on top 3-1. That win kept them in a solid second place in the FHL, still three games behind New Jersey, a team they will face at home this coming Friday.
Justin Levac scored the lone goal of the game in the first at 5:31 on a powerplay (Paul Kelly, Jeff Winchester). Both clubs battled the remainder, with Privateer Adam McAllister drawing a 10 minute misconduct, leaving the game winner from Thursday night off the ice for most of the period. Both tenders fielded and deferred a host of shots during the 1st.
1000 Islands was again the only team to record a score in the 2nd, with Brad Townsend netting at 8:11 (Michael Byrd, Levac) for the 2-0 advantage. Again, end to end hockey occupied most of the time, with Anthony and Wydock deflecting a host of shots.
Privateer Jeremy Akeson brought the margin to 3-0 in the 3rd at 8:08 ( Brad Smulders, Byrd), while Danville got on the board as Dean Yakura found rope at 16:42 (Darick Ste Marie, Rick Tremblay) to lessen the damage 3-1. The score would hold up for the final minutes, giving 1000 Islands the win at home.
The Privateers host their next game against the first place New Jersey Outlaws in a two game homestand this coming Friday and Saturday nights. The puck drops at 7:05pm both evenings at the Bonnie Castle Rec Center in Alex Bay.
An original member of the Federal Hockey League, the 1000 Islands Privateers are an 'A' level professional hockey team competing at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center in Alexandria Bay, NY. For tickets, fundraising and group sales, and corporate partnership opportunities, contact the Privateers' box office at (315) 382-5656.
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from January 21, 2012
- Ice Chips - FPHL
- St. Pierre Stops 29 in Victory over Bluefins - Brooklyn Aviators
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